Classic Gin (Classic Drinks) [Hardcover]

Geraldine Coates (Author)

Book Description

Series: Classic Drinks | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

Gin is one of the world's great drinks—classless, genderless, truly international. It has a fascinating history, beginning with its origins in medieval monasteries as a cordial reputed to protect against the plague. More recently, gin has played a leading role in the revival of "cocktail culture" and the discerning drinker's rediscovery of spirits with character and tradition. Classic Gin covers the story and culture of the drink, how it is made, histories and tasting notes for all the classic gins, new arrivals in the premium sector, and gins from around the world. Additionally, there are also gin cocktail recipes and cooking tips. The book explains what makes each classic brand special, depending on which combination of root herbs and botanicals is used—juniper, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, cassia, ginger, nutmeg, or others. Both informative and entertaining, Classic Gin will enhance the pleasure of all who enjoy this spirit. Geraldine Coates' previous book was Discovering Gin.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Classic Gin offers the reader insight into the history of one of the English-speaking world's most notorious distilled spirits. Geraldine Coates traces the juniper-scented liquor from the Low Countries to its introduction into seventeenth-century Britain. Gin became a craze, and legislation to curb its ill effects proliferated. The nineteenth century witnessed the birth of the cocktail, and in 1850s America, the cocktail was deemed a "morning eye-opener." Coates delineates gin's distillation and flavoring process, and she gives histories of and recipes for popular gin-based cocktails. Mark Knoblauch
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

From the Publisher

Gin is one of the world's great drink--classless, genderless, truly international. It has a fascinating history, beginning with its origins in medieval monasteries (as a cordial reputed to protect against the plague). More recently, gin has played a leading role in the revival of "cocktail culture" and the discerning drinker's rediscovery of spirits with character and tradition. "Classic Gin" covers the story and culture of the drink, how it is made, histories and tasting notes for all the classic gins, new arrivals in the premium sector, and gins from around the world (including genevers); there are also gin cocktail recipes and cooking tips. The book explains what makes each classic brand special, depending on which combination of root herbs and botanicals is used--juniper, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, cassia, ginger, nutmeg, or others. Both informative and entertaining, "Classic Gin" will enhance the pleasure of all who enjoy this spirit. Geraldine Coates' previous book was "Discovering Gin."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Prion (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853753343
• ISBN-13: 978-1853753343
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,191,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.